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Achieving a balance

We all have to deal with traumatic events from time to time - it's part of life - but as unique individuals we each have different ways of coping. While some of us have the capacity to overcome these events easily, others may find them more of a challenge.

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To minimise the stress of day-to-day life we need to balance our expectations against what can realistically be achieved. We need to learn to express our feelings honestly and to manage our anger in order to avoid destructive situations.

Coping skills
Some keys skills to help you cope
Negative thoughts
A sense of wellbeing brings freedom
Thought diaries
Techniques to identify unhelpful behaviours
Anger management
Triggers, and techniques to help you manage your anger

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